Soda Tax Passed in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia city council passed a tax on all soda beverages on June 16th. The tax will be 1.5 cents per ounce. This was the third attempt to pass the tax. Philadelphia is now the fifth largest city to pass such a tax. Soda sales are rapidly on the decline but 17% of Americans still drink the sugary stuff daily. The tax is expected to bring in $91 million in its first year and will go towards improving pre-K programs and improving parks, libraries, and recreation centers.

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